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DIY Marvelous Marquees for Sale

Posted by on October 5, 2023 No comments

October is usually the last busy marquee for sale month of the season. If you’re still very busy through October and the Christmas market then you is doing very well. There is a change to the way people use marquees during the winter though:

  • Often customers are after gaining a room from the house for a party rather than hosting the whole function outside.
  • Obviously you need to provide plenty of marquee heating
  • Butt the marquee hard up against the house or use a walkway with sides
  • Allow more time to put the marquee up. It could be cold, wet and/or windy and the daylight hours are shorter
  • Allow more maintenance time between jobs, marquees need cleaning and drying unless they’re going straight back out
  • It’s tempting to raise the hire charge of the marquee due to the greater running costs but unfortunately the opposite is usually true, because winter is drastically quieter than summer for parties you often have to offer discounts or incentives to be competitive and get the work.
  • Buy some good waterproofs. We’re quite fortunate in that once the marquee is up we’re generally working in the dry doing all of the interior work but if you’re having to do that in wet clothes life is not fun. Get the marquee up quickly, get all the kit inside then it becomes a normal day whatever the weather outside (assuming you’ve got good quality marquees of course!)
  • We recommend testing any gutter before you leave site anyway but especially do so during the winter
  • If snow is forecast leave heating on very low to prevent it building up on the roof. UK marquees are not designed for snow loading.
  • edit: As the excellent County Marquees pointed out after posting wooden floors are a very popular option during the winter. Not only do they give a good surface but you are raising the height of the floor – a popular (but expensive) solution on soft ground prone to water logging or hard surfaces where water can come back under the sides.

In the main erecting winter marquees is a far more relaxed business than summer ones, the company is generally not as busy so you can take your time to get it right and ensure you’ve tried absolutely everything on the nearest sandwich shops menu.

DIY Marquee carpet packages include:

  • One (or more) 2m wide rolls of carpet in red, green or honey beige
  • Waterproof underlay (may require folding to fit your size of marquee)
  • 6″ nails, hammer, cutting knife and tool belt
  • Instructions (as with all DIY Marquee products

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DIY Marquees investment

Posted by on August 2, 2022 No comments

the traditional diy marquee range

There is no doubt that hiring a marquee as an alternative to traditional venue hire, has become increasingly popular and serves as more than merely a place to for your guests to gather, offering a unique charm and ambiance which cannot be re-created in your usual brick and mortar venues. Any special occasion is made more memorable when you have a glamourous tent with all the trimmings to enhance the mood and make it an extra special event.

As industry renowned providers of marquees, we are often asked for Marquee hire advice, like best viable marquee sizes, what accessories or additions we have on offer, and about logistical issues such as how to heat a marquee, erect marquees and how to clean your marquee. Since marquees and their various components and uses are our lifeblood, we are always happy to assist our customers to find the perfect marquee for their various needs.

Good news is that whereas previously we only had supply of even length marquees (6x4m, 6x6m, 6x8m etc.) we have now extended our range and are able to supply “odd” length marquees in various sizes, which are listed on our website, thanks to our new 1m wide extension bays! While you are there, have a look at our stock of green marquees which offers a unique spin on the standard white marquee, while still offering the same quality as the best of range commercial grade marquees. Perfect for long-lasting sustained marquee hire.

DIY Marquees is invested in the longevity of their marquees for your use and so one of the most important tips that we can provide for marquee maintenance is ensuring that the marquee is kept as clean as possible and to avoid exposure to certain elements and substances. Cleaning of a marquee can take quite some time under normal circumstances, however if the marquee is exposed to certain situations, there is no choice but to put in the extra time to ensure that there is no long-term damage to the marquee. For example, if marquees are erected underneath trees, the fall-out from tree sap, or grim and dirt falling off the leaves which can be difficult to clean off, especially if it rains and the dust from the leaves transfers onto the marquee. While some stains can be removed from a simple wipe down, things like diesel and petrol can permanently stain PVC which is why exposure to substances such as these should be avoided at all costs. Another big issue is mould which can establish itself in the PVC itself if the marquee is packed away while still wet, so ensure that your marquee is stashed once fully dried to avoid long term problems.

Note that you are more likely to dirty the marquee in the process of dismantling or erecting it, than when it is standing erected. If you take care during these processes, the chances are likely that you might only have to clean the marquee once of twice in a season, which is, why we use high quality PCV and treat the marquees with lacquer to proactively ensure your marquee remains as low maintenance as possible.

A marquee for every event with DIY Marquees

Posted by on August 14, 2021 No comments

Looking for the perfect marquee option for your party? DIY Marquees have been in the business of providing marquees for long enough to know all the ins and outs of their marquees and are definitely experts in the industry. This is why they are the perfect company to get help from if you don’t know where to begin! Trying to understand what is involved when it comes to putting up a marquee, what additions you could have or what size is most suitable for your event?

Have a look at DIY Marquees interactive marquee planner for all the answers and guidelines which will help you find the right marquee for you. Start by selecting the size marquee you anticipate requiring and then click the arrows to add buildings, scenery, and furniture. Make the adaptations to the size where necessary and then sit back and enjoy a 360-degree tour of your virtual marquee. Don’t leave anything to chance: use our interactive online planning tool to experiment with the DIY Marquee ranges and see for yourself.

A marquee has a special charm about it when it comes to celebrating events and as a party venue, they provide a lot of capacity for tailor-making the look and feel of your marquee, specially chosen to suit your particular needs. Perhaps there are times of the year when the UK weather doesn’t really favour a marquee as a venue however there are many safety features that ensure that the marquee will stand solid and keep the cold and the rain out. Accessories that may be used in conjunction with a marquee enable you to change things up a little as and how you need to, so as to provide you with your perfect marquee venue. Extras range from safety and functional features to features made to ensure comfort. Not only does DIY Marquee provide marquees with superior safety features, quality materials, and additional security, they also provide the aspects which will make the marquee simply delightful to your guests.

The 4m x 4m marquees and Party Tents are very useful and flexible. 4m x 4m Marquees can be used to gain a room by attaching to a house or connected to another marquee to cover larger areas. Equipped to enable on-site catering, music facilities, such as a DJ or a band, adaptable to any size and shape that you require, such as a 4m marquee which go up to 4m marquee x 24 meters, allowing complete adaptability with industry-standard up to 42mm framework with covers ranging from 240PE to 650gsm Duracoretex PVC in original designs that many manufacturers try to imitate. Warm up the mood with chandeliers, special carpeting, and marquee heaters which will go a long way to making sure that the party tent meets your specific expectations. Marquee heating options are discussed in greater depth on the informative website.

Check out the extensive selection of marquee packages for sale suitable for anyone planning a wedding – DIY Marquees are more than happy to tailor packages specifically for your requirements.